simmer the soup over low heat

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: cook the soup gently below boiling.

Example

Simmer the soup over low heat for another hour.

Cook the soup gently below boiling for another hour.

Practice tips

• Practice simmer the soup over low heat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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